Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan makes history in dominating start in WCWS opener

In Texas‘ 4-0 win over Stanford, Teagan Kavan became the first pitcher in program history to throw a complete game shutout in the Women’s College World Series. After the game, Kavan broke down her historic performance.

“I just wanted to keep it keep them off the board and let my offense work,” Kavan said. “When you’re facing a great pitcher like that, that’s what you need to do. But, I just told myself to compete on every single pitch.”

In seven innings, Kavan only allowed one hit and four walks while throwing eight strikeouts. With the win, Kavan’s record improved to 19-2. Her ERA moved to a mind-boggling 1.92. Kavan refused to take sole responsibility for her stunning performance on the mound.

“The crowd and everything just really helped me ease into this one,” Kavan said. “We just do it together and it works.”

The success is only Kavan’s latest accomplishment. Following the regular season, Kavan was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. Now, Teagan Kavan will have time to soak in her victory. Texas will not play again until Saturday when it will face off against the winner between Oklahoma State and Florida.

Women’s College World Series schedule

Thursday, May 30

Game 1: (6) UCLA 4, (14) Alabama 1 
Game 2: (2) Oklahoma 9, (10) Duke 1
Game 3: (1) Texas vs. (8) Stanford, 7 p.m. | ESPN2
Game 4: (5) Oklahoma State vs. Florida, 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2

Friday, May 31

Game 5: Alabama vs. Loser Game 2, 7 p.m. | Elimination game | ESPN
Game 6: Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 9:30 p.m. | ESPN

Saturday, June 1

Game 7: UCLA vs. Winner Game 2, 3 p.m. | ABC
Game 8: Winner Game 3 vs. Wimmer Game 4, 7 p.m. | ESPN

Sunday, June 2

Game 9: Winner of Game 5 vs. Loser Game 7, 3 p.m. | ABC
Game 10: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser Game 7, 7 p.m. | ESPN2

Monday, June 3

Game 11: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 9, noon | ESPN
Game 12 (if necessary): Winner Game 11 vs. Loser Game 11, 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
Game 13: Winner Game 8 vs. Winner Game 10, 7 p.m. | ESPN2
Game 14 (if necessary): Winner Game 13 vs. Loser Game 13 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2

Tuesday, June 5

WCWS Final Game 1: TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. | ESPN

Wednesday, June 6

WCWS Final Game 2: TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. | ESPN

Thursday, June 7

WCWS Final Game 3 (if necessary): TBD vs TBD, 8 p.m. | ESPN